The Department of State just announced that passport processing time will now take 18 weeks from the day the passport is submitted for routine processing and 10 weeks for expedited processing, according to a statement from Congressman French Hill’s office. The Department of State is asking people to apply six months ahead of their travel […]
Governor moves state’s tax date to coincide with this year’s federal deadline
UPDATE – MARCH 19, 2021 Governor Asa Hutchinson, after consultation with legislative leadership, has extended the deadline for filing state individual income tax until May 17, 2021, to coincide with the extended federal deadline. “Pushing back the due date for state income tax is a simple way to help Arkansans in light of the extension […]
President orders flags lowered for fallen Capitol Police officers; read the full statement
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States flag to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the two United States Capitol Police officers, Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, all Capitol Police officers and law enforcement. The state flag of Arkansas shall be lowered also. Flags shall remain lowered until sunset, January 13, 2021. […]
Cong. Hill gives update on COVID-19 relief bill
Congressman French Hill released the following update Monday, December 28th on what’s included in the COVID-19 relief: Last Monday, the House of Representatives and the Senate came together and passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act. On Sunday, President Trump signed this bill into law. This legislation includes a COVID-19 relief package, as well as a separate […]
U.S. Sen. Boozman gives overview of COVID-19 relief bill on Trump’s desk
Funding for agriculture & Medicare payments for physicians WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) voted for nearly $900 billion in additional COVID-19 relief for struggling Americans and hard-hit small businesses, along with additional funding to safely open schools and strengthen efforts to defeat the virus and reopen America. The legislation passed the Senate by a vote […]
Apply for a Job with the Census Bureau working in Saline County
The U.S. Census is offering well-paid census-taker jobs in Saline County. Census takers receive weekly pay and paid training. Work schedules are flexible and range from 20-40 hours per week depending on their availability. Some positions require work during the day, while others require evening and weekend work. You can apply now but the actual […]
Feds move income tax filing deadline to July 15th; State tax decision pending
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced Friday that the Federal Income Tax filing date is now pushed back to July 15th, 2020, at President Trump’s direction. This is three months after the normal deadline date of April 15th. This doesn’t mean you have to wait to file. The IRS says particularly if you are getting […]
Take the poll, see the results – What’s your vote for the March 3rd 2020 primary?
The Primary Election is coming and now is your chance to give is a practice vote. Who do you want to come out ahead in the following races? Make your picks, and then click below to see the results of all the votes! Note that these candidates are running in the primary, but some candidates […]
Lead Free Week: 3 ways to reduce your child’s exposure to lead
Federal and State agencies are organizing activities to bring awareness and education to the dangers of lead exposure, especially for children. National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) highlights how parents can reduce children’s exposure to lead in their environment, preventing serious health effects from lead poisoning. To raise awareness of childhood lead poisoning prevention, the […]
Benton PD, Secret Service Investigating Over 240 Cases of Counterfeit Money
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) and the United States Secret Service, is investigating multiple counterfeit currency cases that have occurred in Benton throughout 2019. As of September, there have been 241 counterfeit bills of various denominations passed in the city this year. BNPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying the persons responsible. Recent cases […]